Fractional COO Ben Speich on learning that leadership isn’t about saying no — it’s about showing how.

In this episode of Fixers and Founders, Benjamin Speich, a Fractional COO and EOS integrator, shares his journey from being a curious child to becoming a fixer in the business world. He discusses the importance of aligning vision and operations, the challenges of working with visionaries, and the significance of trust and humility in relationships. Benjamin also reflects on his experiences with failure, the systems he implements for success, and the freedom that comes with being a fractional COO. He concludes with advice for his younger self and shares a surprising fact about his role as a family cook.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fixers and Founders

02:14 The Journey of a Fixer

04:27 Aligning Vision and Operations

08:11 The Role of Visionaries

10:22 Learning from Failures

11:12 Building Trust in Relationships

14:05 Handing Off Responsibilities

15:56 The Importance of Scorecards

18:02 The Ups and Downs of Being a Fractional COO

19:36 Advice to My Younger Self

21:11 Surprising Facts About Ben

22:39 Outro

Connect with Benjamin Speich:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminspeich/

https://www.speichconsulting.com/

Intro & Outro Music: “Which One Is the Jellyfish?” by Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin

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